Hamstrings

Anatomy

Short definition

Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus — flex the knee.

Full definition

Hamstrings are the posterior thigh group (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus), flexing the knee, extending the hip and stabilizing the pelvis; active in deadlifts, RDLs and leg curls.

Examples

Romanian deadlift targets the hamstrings.

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